It is important to look at Frankford and Anne as man and woman. The fact is that they have different ideals. Even in class, there was a distinct difference in how the males and the females viewed the predicament. Frankford provides for Anne. This is his duty. If Anne provided for Frankford, the picture would be different. There cannot be an agreement over what is right and what is wrong if the male and female are forced to play a particular role. Anne takes control of her situation by refusing the abundance she has been given. It could be that by doing so, she eliminates the need to determine whether or not she is at fault. She weighs her own evidence and judges for herself.  In so doing, she takes any power of judgment out of her husband's hands. Anne denies Frankfords provisions, dying without any physical debt.  She denies Frankford's power both mentally and tangibly.

--on behalf of Drue